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“If you want an innovative environment, hire innovative people, listen to them tell you what they want, and do it.”

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Arthur D. Levinson
Arthur D. Levinson

Arthur D. Levinson is an outstanding business leader, born on March 31, 1950. He has over 30 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, serving as the CEO of Genentech, a company he led to significant growth and success in the global biopharmaceutical sector. more

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